{"product_id":"old-english-chronicle","title":"Old English Chronicle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thousand years of English history, encapsulating invasions, the rise and fall of kings, and religious events\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmong the vernacular historical writings of early medieval England, the \u003ci\u003eOld English Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e holds a prominent place, providing not only a backbone of English history from the fifth through the twelfth centuries but also a record of language development and geography. The seven texts in the \u003ci\u003eChronicle, \u003c\/i\u003e known as manuscripts A through G, offer a brief year-by-year summary of important national events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old English Chronicle: The A-Text to 1001\u003c\/i\u003e is the earliest and most interesting of these manuscripts. It covers more than a thousand years, with entries written throughout the tenth century by different scribes. Although many entries are spare, noting only the death of a king or church official, others offer detailed accounts and interpretations of events such as the movement of viking armies against King Alfred or the narrative of treachery, retribution, and loyalty widely known today as \"Cynewulf and Cyneheard.\" In addition to the A-Text, this edition contains two highly political poems, \u003ci\u003eThe Death of Alfred\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Death of Edward, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as The \u003ci\u003eBattle of Maldon, \u003c\/i\u003e a brilliant verse rendering of a defeat against Scandinavian invaders in 991. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old English Chronicle, Volume I\u003c\/i\u003e contains newly edited Old English texts and expert translations of key works of medieval historical writing.","brand":"Susan Irvine, Janet Bately, Janet Bately, Joseph C Harris, Joseph C Harris, Katherine O'Brien O'Keeffe, Katherine O'Brien O'Keeffe","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47481370804460,"sku":"9780674290877","price":43.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780674290877.jpg?v=1775640472","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/old-english-chronicle","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}